Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Sauté Veggies: In a large cast iron skillet, add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan and bring to medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons garlic & 1 teaspoon ginger; stir to allow them to cook until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes. Add diced onion, carrots, & 1 can water chestnuts (if using) to the hot pan; cook 2-3 minutes moving around the pan. Add additional oil, if pan gets dry.
Brown Beef: Add 1 - 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef, break apart and move around pan with spatula, allowing to cook fully. Season with a generous pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper, plus ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using).
Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup coconut aminos, 2 tablespoons beef broth, 1 ½ teaspoons tapioca starch, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, ½ teaspoon orange juice concentrate, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon sesame oil, and ¼ teaspoon fish sauce until it is fully combined. Add Sauce to the ground beef and mix on medium-high heat. It will thicken quickly, about 1 minute.
Serve: Take a piece of butter lettuce and top with rice and then some of the ground beef mixture. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top, add green onions, cilantro, and any other toppings.